AAPGPublishedP in the interestG of the people of AberdeenNNEWS Proving Ground,E MarylandWS www.TeamAPG.com THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2015 Vol. 59, No. 26 Local Holiday Celebrations Looking for something festive to Development and Engineering do with your family and friends this Command. After the opening cer- weekend? Check out these local emonies the parade will turn right events featuring participants from on Jerusalem Road and end at St. major APG commands. Paul’s Church. For more informa- tion: http://kingsvilleparade.org/ Kingsville 4th of July Parade Day: July 4 Bel Air 4th of July Parade Time: 9:30 a.m. pre-parade enter- Day: July 4 tainment; parade starts 11 a.m. Time: 6 p.m. Location: The parade starts at Location: Parade will start at 10:45 a.m. and proceeds down the intersection of Gordon and Bradshaw Road for opening cere- North Main streets, at the “Wel- monies at the judge’s stand. APG participants include the Research, See FOURTH OF JULY, page 18 APG warns not to feed wildlife By YVONNE JOHNSON APG News Sure, they’re cute. And maybe they look hun- gry. But more often than not, feeding APG’s furry friends will do more harm than good. Stanley Futch, APG Garrison entomologist, has a one-word warning for those who engage in feed- ing local wildlife: Stop! Futch said incidents of individuals on the installa- tion providing local wild- life with food are on the rise and the continued behavior – however well-intentioned – will have negative results in the long run. “It’s never a good idea to start feeding wildlife,” he said. “First of all, these are wild animals that are See FEEDING, page 17 Photo by Yvonne Johnson The incoming commander of Kirk U.S. Army Health Clinic, Lt. Col. Wesley J. L. Anderson, left, accepts the unit guidon from Col. Laura R. Trinkle, commander of the U.S. Army Medical Department Activity Fort Meade, while Lt. Col. David R. Zinnante, outgo- ing KUSAHC commander, back, and Chief Medical NCO Master Sgt. Patrick Drakes, left, looks on during a change of command inside ceremony at the main post chapel June 26. EXCELLENCE 20th CBRNE Soldiers vie for top honors during Kirk clinic changes command four-day “Best Warrior” competition. APG welcomes Anderson, bids farewell to Zinnante 20th CBRNE|4 By RACHEL PONDER Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) program at ical NCO Master Sgt. Patrick Drakes. VIETNAM APG News the University of Texas at Austin. Trinkle said she was pleased to oversee the Guests included APG Senior Command- event and celebrate Zinnante’s service to APG Former Marine, Soldier During a change of command ceremony at the main post chapel June 26, Lt. Col. David er Maj. Gen. Bruce T. Crawford; APG Senior over the past two years. and Sailor recalls his tour R. Zinnante relinquished command of Kirk Command Sgt. Maj. William G. Bruns; and “Today the history of Kirk Army Medical in ‘Nam. U.S. Army Health Clinic to Lt. Col. Wesley J. Garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey O. Adams. Clinic continues to grow and flourish as we Vet |8 L. Anderson. The reviewing officer, Col. Laura R. Trin- close one chapter and start another,” she said. Anderson comes to APG from San Antonio, kle, commander of the U.S. Army Medical Trinkle noted that Zinnante successfully Texas, where he served as the operations offi- Department Activity Fort Meade, Maryland, tackled challenges during his tenure. He came SAFETY cer for the Army Nurse Corps Specific Branch led the passing of the unit colors signifying the to APG in 2013, when sequestration was in Before firing up the grill Proponent Office. Zinnante moves on to serve change in leadership from Zinnante to Ander- son. She was assisted by KUSAHC chief med- this holiday weekend, as the department chair for the Army Reserve See ANDERSON, page 17 check out these BBQ safety tips. Grilling |11 ARL family member serves local homeless children FAREWELL Story and photos by STACY SMITH The Installation APG News Retirement Ceremony Army Research Laboratory employee honors three recent APG T’Jae Ellis can’t help but watch her daugh- civilian retirees. ter, Grace Callwood, in wonderment. The Three |12 little girl who was diagnosed with with Stage 4 Non-Hodgkin lymphoma at age sev- en is now a spritely 10-year-old in remission whose battle with cancer inspired her and online her mother to create initiatives to bring hap- piness to homeless, sick and foster children. “I’m pretty proud of that,” Ellis said. www.TeamAPG. com/APGNews Callwood, an avid reader, said that when she and her mother began thinking of ways facebook.com/ they could help disenfranchised children, APGMd they thought of starting a library at Anna’s House, a transitional housing community twitter.com/ USAGAPG for homeless women and children in Harf- ord County, Maryland. fl ickr.com/photos/ From left, Cheyenne Walter, Aiden Duffy and Camp Happy founder Grace Callwood, “But they already had enough books,” usagapg/ the daughter of ARL employee T’Jae Gibson, cover their ears as Steven Dean, an ARL Callwood said. “So we came up with the mechanical engineer, demonstrates the principles of air pressure in a homemade bomb idea that we could start a summer camp.” and how it relates to research to protect Soldiers from improvised explosive devices, The month-long “Camp Happy” kicked ICE system during a demonstration at “Camp Happy” June 24. Callwood and Gibson created Camp http://ice.disa.mil/ Happy to benefit homeless children living at Anna’s House in Harford County. Facebook, http://on.fb.me/HzQIow See CAMP, page 17 At Your Service | 5 Mark Your Calender | 6 All Things Maryland | 9 MWR Events | 10 index APG History | 13 Crossword | 16 Did You Know? | 18 Snapshot | 19 2 APG News • Junly 2, 2015 Safely celebrate nation’s independence July Fourth is a any type of vehicle. great occasion in Give a responsible our country and a Enjoy Independence Day as you person details on day to celebrate with celebrate with family and friends. Please where you will be How will you patriotism. and how long you John Adams, the be safe because our nation needs each will be gone for add- celebrate the first vice president ed safety. and second president one of us to support and defend this Enjoy Indepen- of the United States, dence Day as you Fourth of July? helped write the Dec- great country. celebrate with family laration of Indepen- and friends. Please dence. He said, “I am be safe because our apt to believe that it will be celebrated by succeeding gener- nation needs each one of us to support and defend this great “I’m either going ations as the great anniversary festival. It ought to be solem- country. to go to Pitts- nized with pomp and parade, with shows, games, sports, guns, Once a Soldier, Always a Soldier. Soldier for Life! burgh or going bells, bonfires and illuminations from one end of this conti- LT. GEN. DAVID HALVERSON, IMCOM Commander up north to the nent to the other.” COMMAND SGT. MAJ. JEFF HARTLESS, IMCOM Thousand Islands Independence Day remains a national celebration just as Command Sergeant Major in New York. President Adams predicted. We encourage you to celebrate We’re going to in the spirit of independence and patriotism that has endured watch fireworks for 239 years. As Army professionals who protect our free- down the riv- dom, we must remain aware of the risks present at July Fourth er and go boat- Nathan Davis festivities. ing and hang out Family member Outdoor activities are a source of sunburn and heat injuries. with friends.” Drink plenty of water and take frequent breaks when working or playing in hot weather. Water activities are also popular during the July Fourth weekend. Wear life jackets while boating, swim only in super- vised areas and obey posted signs. “It’s my 22nd Pay attention to weather conditions and get out of the water wedding anni- at the first sign of bad weather. versary, and my Alcohol doesn’t mix with boating, swimming or driving. son’s 25th birth- Watch your consumption and don’t drink if you will operate day. We’ll prob- Halverson Hartless ably cook out at home and enjoy each other’s company.” Deanna Hoppe Family member “I’m taking my daughter to a see a fireworks Answering your questions and concerns show.” Comment: What are the Army’s and/or APG’s tobacco use policies? I see people smoking cigarettes near entrances to buildings and I didn’t think that was allowed. I’ve also seen someone in my office smoking one of those vapor e-cigarettes. Are those allowed? I’ve seen people using them in other public locations where tradi- Ricky tional cigarettes aren’t allowed, but I wasn’t sure what the policy is for in Army buildings. Rodriguez Military veteran Thank you for voicing your concern about the use of tobacco products on APG. The use of tobacco products, to include electronic cigarettes, is “prohibited in all DA (Department of the Army)-occupied workplaces, except for designated smoking areas,” per Army Regulation 600-63, Army Health Promotion dated 14 April 2015. Paragraph 7-3a states a “workplace includes any area inside a building or facility over which DA has “We’re going to custody and control, and where work is performed by military personnel, civilians or persons under con- be in Las Vegas tract to the Army.” Designated smoking areas will be at least 50 feet from common points of entry/exit.